- Anxiety support
- Addiction concerns
- Life change coping
About Selma
Selma Smith is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 11 years of professional experience. She works with people facing anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Selma focuses on practical conversation and problem-solving. She helps people talk through motivation, confidence, and changes that feel overwhelming. She also supports those dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar concerns, and sleep difficulties. Her approach aims to address immediate problems and build skills for everyday life.
Her work includes attention to family and parenting stress, caregiver strain, and issues tied to adoption, abandonment, or fatherhood matters. She also helps people affected by substance use, first responder stress, and surviving domestic violence. These topics often show up alongside anxiety, and she addresses them together rather than separately.
Selma describes her style as respectful and sensitive. She adapts conversations and treatment planning to each person’s situation. Sessions typically involve setting clear goals, practicing coping skills, and reviewing progress over time.
People can expect a straightforward process for getting started. The site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling system are used to set up an initial appointment. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based methods guide online sessions
Selma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is structured problem-solving and skill-building, which breaks issues into small steps and practices new behaviors. This style is useful for anxiety, sleep difficulties, and coping with life changes.Another frequent method emphasizes managing emotions and improving day-to-day functioning. That involves identifying patterns that keep problems going and trying different coping strategies to see what helps. This can be helpful for mood concerns, stress, and substance use challenges.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to select approaches that match goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit around daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Licensed professionals often use online sessions to continue regular practice homework between meetings and to support steady progress without requiring in-person visits.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep problems, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her approach uses practical conversation and problem-solving. Sessions focus on clear goals and practicing coping skills for daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience as a counselor in North Carolina.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.